We’ve escaped the UK… and landed in the USA!

Cyber threats don’t stop at borders… and now, neither do we. We’re ridiculously excited to announce the launch of our sister company in the United States! Yep, The Cyber Escape Room Co. is now transatlantic, bringing the anti-boring revolution in cyber security awareness training straight to the land of eagle memes, monster trucks, and questionable…

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5 Mistakes Killing Your Security Engagement (And How to Fix Them)

Security awareness training shouldn’t feel like a chore… but too often, employees see it as just another box to tick. If your security training isn’t engaging, it’s not working. Enter… security engagement. The key to strong security engagement is making training relevant, interactive, and memorable. But many businesses fall into the same traps that lead…

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More Than Buzzwords: Why Experiential Learning Just Works.

Ever tried to defuse a bomb by reading a manual? Didn’t think so. So why are we still trying to teach cybersecurity with endless PowerPoints and boring lectures? (Spoiler alert: it’s not working). The cyber world is fast-paced, dynamic, and, let’s be honest, pretty chaotic. So, the way we train our teams needs to keep…

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Unveiling ‘Elementary’: A New Escape Room Experience.

Welcome to “Elementary,” our latest escape room adventure that transports you to the heart of Victorian London. Immerse yourself in an intriguing mystery where every clue, every puzzle, and every detail draws you deeper into a thrilling narrative inspired by the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes. THE STORYLINE. The year is 1843. Mr. Edward Hawthorne, the…

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‘THE MEETING’ CYBER ESCAPE ROOM LAUNCHES IN JOHANNESBURG.

Guess who’s back, back again… no, not Eminem (although that Houdini track is pretty f*cking cool)… it’s US. We’re back. With a brand new Cyber Escape Room scenario called “The Meeting” which launched at Roosevelt High School in Johannesburg on 9th July. This exciting new scenario is designed to highlight the importance of cyber security…

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South African Adventures.

On 29th February, we made our continental debut. In Africa. If you’re an avid fan of our CEO, Amy Stokes-Waters, on LinkedIn, you might have seen that she mentioned it more than a few times… so here’s how the day panned out… As part of an afternoon of activities, organised by the teams at CISO…

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Security is Everyone’s Issue.

We’ve recently seen some rhetoric stating that security is NOT everyone’s issue and that we should be looking at our security teams to protect us. We disagree. A lot. So we thought we’d lay out some thoughts about why security is everyone’s issue and how we can support our people with becoming more security savvy.…

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A Big Thumbs Up from the Ministry of Defence.

Way back in April at UK Cyber Week, we had the pleasure of connecting with a CISO working with the most elite team in the UK Ministry of Defence, the Special Forces! They were looking for something a little different that could be completed with smaller groups as part of an ongoing awareness training programme.…

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Breaking Bad, Breaking Boring, Breaking Out.

On 19th October, we ran our first ever webinar to introduce our cyber escape room offerings to the world. Well, to the people who joined us anyway!! If you missed the webinar but want to learn more about why we love cyber escape rooms, why security awareness training needs a shake up, and how you…

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5 Essential Security Awareness Training Tips.

In today’s digital age, where cyber threats are exponentially on the rise, ensuring the security of your organisation’s data and systems is essential. One of the most critical aspects of this is providing a comprehensive security awareness training programme for your employees. By educating your staff on the key principles of cybersecurity, you empower them…

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